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Squeezing a pillow in the store will teach you just as much as kicking tires on a car. If you’re going to make a good purchase, you need to know what’s best for you.
The truth is that most of us don’t know a thing about choosing the best pillow for us. We just look at the product description and think “Soft is nice. I must be a soft pillow person.” Realistically, there are far more qualities to look for in a pillow than how fluffy it feels.
Pillows help us sleep because they support our body’s natural spinal alignment. No matter the design, all pillows should hold your head four to six inches above the mattress to reduce pressure points and relax muscles.
Depending on your sleeping position, the construction, materials, support and design of a pillow have a significant influence on a good night’s sleep.
Back sleepers need the most support around the neck, head and shoulders. Experts say back sleepers can use a wide range of memory foam, down or pillows with artificial stuffing as long as it’s of medium firmness. To reduce lower back pain, back sleepers should place the pillow so it rests between the head and the bottom of the shoulder line, while placing a pillow underneath the knees for added support.
Pillows For Side Sleepers – Side sleepers need an even weight distribution throughout their body. A medium-to-medium-firm pillow creates head and neck support in most side sleeping positions. Side sleepers should also consider Posturepedic pillows because they reduce the concentration of fiber in the center of the pillow for more broad support.
Pillows For Stomach Sleepers – It’s recommended that stomach sleepers use a soft, flat pillow to avoid resting their neck in an awkward position. Memory foam pillows are a great option because they cradle the shape of your head and neck without displacing your shoulders.
Using a pillow protector can help your pillows last up to three to five years. You can wash your pillows to keep them clean, but you should consider replacing them over the five year mark.
Finding the right pillow for your sleeping position is important. When you keep your spinal alignment, you can reduce stress, retain energy and improve your overall health. Throw out that old lumpy pillow and start your day on the right side of the bed.
Sleep sound with Pluto Graham by your side. If Pluto isn’t sleeping all day, he’s writing about how awesome sleeping would be in top of the line bedding.
